OVERVIEW
About This Programme
The Part-Time Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been developed to provide a qualification for students aiming to embark on a career in one of wide range of business/industries, and for students who are seeking to further their education in the fields associated with LSCM (Logistics and Supply Chain Management). One important feature of this programme is that it has been designed for students whose first language is Chinese, or who have proof of proficiency in the language.
Supply chain management has been defined as the “design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronising supply with demand and measuring performance globally.”
In today’s workplace context, whether it is a manufacturing or service sector, understanding LSCM is a main component of success in today’s business world. In order to run a business of any size effectively and smoothly, it is fundamental to gain knowledge managing businesses and its operations. This programme provides students an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of:
The reasons behind the need to acquire the knowledge and how the knowledge meets the modern business world’s needs
Modules such as Procurement, Warehousing and Inventory Management are inter-disciplinary units to help gain more holistic understanding of LSCM
Local and international business trends and issues, and their social, economic and environmental impact on logistics, customer service management
The major function areas or sectors within the business industry and the career opportunities available
CIMA and ACCA accredited degree
8 month | fulltime
fast track degree
Practical and theoretic modules
Guided career sessions
MODULES
A programme to designed to explore beyond subject knowledge
By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to demonstrate the accounting and finance related knowledge, which will be further developed and integrated into broader business knowledge, skills and professional values and ethics.
Procurement Management
Procurement describes the process of buying: learning of the need, locating and selecting a supplier, negotiating price and other pertinent terms, and following up to ensure delivery. In addition, it includes stores, traffic, receiving, incoming inspection, and salvage of goods.
Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
To understand Logistics and Supply Chain Management from their theoretical basis, on their definitions, operation pattern, their importance in business development, their business economic value creations, enhance business competitiveness through Supply Chain Management, the effect on global economic development by the Logistics Management, and the future development trends on Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Demand Management and Customer Service
The essence of Demand Management is to further the ability of the firm throughout the supply chain, from manufacturing to the customers, to collaborate on activities related to the flow of products, services, information and capital. The desired end result should be to create greater value for the end users or consumers. Customer service realize the meaning of customer service, and understand its importance to logistics and supply chain management, elements of customer service, performance measures for customer service and implementing customer service standards, expected cost of stock-outs.
Warehouse and Material Handling System
The aim of this subject is to provide students a firm grasps of whole range of warehousing fundamentals – from the role of warehousing in the total logistics and supply chain process, the planning process and considerations to the efficient warehousing operations and management of a warehouse. Students will be taught the various storage and material handling systems, from manual methods to mechanized and computerized systems, used in managing the warehouse.
Inventory Management
This subject will introduce to the students, what is inventory, their objective and functions, what are the inventory costs? Analysis and main important tools of inventory control: ABC analysis, EOQ (Economics Order Quantity), independent demand ordering system, MRP (Material Requirement Management) and JIT (Just-In-Time) and Physical inventory and warehouse management.
Global Logistics and Incoterms 2010
The emergence of Globalization has a huge impact on International Trade and Practice. The development of International Business Theories also proved that International Trade does contribute to reducing the cost of products and services that d the world through trading among different countries. Development of Supply chain Management thus force organization view SCM as an integrated process to compete with others in a worldwide perspective. Related Incoterms 2010 is also taught in this module
Full programme structure and learning outcomes
Get details and learn about the advantages of learning with LSBF.
what to expect
Prepare for a Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Mandarin)
Programme Aims
The aim of Part-Time Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management is to provide students an in-depth understanding, the theories of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management subjects relevant to various industries in the commercial/business context. The course focuses on developing the business and operational knowledge to equip the students the basic operational skills and competence in the sense focus on Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this programme, students are expected to develop a range of specific and generic skills, covering the following fields:
- Procurement Management
- Warehouse and Materials Handling System
- Inventory Management
- Issues of Global Logistics
- Incoterm 2010
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Skills you will acquire
$92,000+
median Singapore salary for Accounting
483,000+
Singapore job openings in Accounting
75%
of graduates report positive career outcome
programme structure
Target Audience
For adult learners who are working in Singapore and who would like to pursue/upgrade their knowledge and equip themselves with a renounced academic qualification that adding value to them and their organizations.
For Singaporean, permanent residences, work permit holders or employment pass holders who are 18 years old or above may apply.
mode of delivery
Lectures, case studies and exercises, class discussion, presentations.
Attendance requirement
STP holders: 90%
Non-STP holders: 75%
teacher student ratio
1 Teacher: 60 Students
assessment method, graduation and awards
Students must take and successfully complete all six modules to be awarded the LSBF Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Mandarin). Students must complete all modules, students who fail to do so will be given a statement of results.
Students must achieve an overall passing grade of 40%. If students fail to achieve an overall passing grade, they will be permitted to retake based on the directions given by the examination board.
The assessment of each module consists of:
Examination: 70%
Individual assignment or class test: 30%
Grade | Percentage | |
Distinction | D | 75-100% |
Credit | C | 55-74% |
Pass | P | 40-54% |
Fail | F | 0-39% |
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete and pass all required modules in this course.
Students who are for any reason unable to complete the Diploma and who have successfully passed a minimum of 4 modules are eligible for an Exit Award of a Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Mandarin).
Contact hours
Learning Hours: Each module 30 contact hours. Total learning hours: 6 x 30 hours = 180 hours
No. of modules: 6
No. of days per week: 2 days
No. of hours per day: 3 hours
programme structure and modules
Find out more about the modules here.
- Procurement Management
- Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Demand Management and Customer Service
- Warehouse and Material Handling System
- Inventory Management
- Global Logistics and Incoterms 2010
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Why choose LSBF for your education
Study Materials
Students will receive study materials after they have made full payment for their programme. Replacement of study materials is subject to additional charge.
Student Portal
Students have access to the Student Portal. It is a useful site where the course information and learning materials are available for students’ easy reference.
Accessible Faculty
Students may contact their lecturers directly via email outside the lecture hours for any academic related queries.
Recorded Lectures
We will show compassion and care to all stakeholders as we believe the journey is as important as the outcome.
ELIGIBILITY
Who can apply for this programme
The entry requirements for this programme are:
- Aged 18 years old and above
- At least 11 years of education, or
- Have completed 2nd years of High School/vocational middle school, or
- Have completed and obtained the Certificate/foundation programme or equivalent
- Language Proficiency in Chinese equivalent to Year 11
- Completed at least 9 years of education with 5 years related work experience
TUTION FEES
SGD $5,450, inclusive of GST, for local students (both full-time and part-time)